Digi International today introduced Digi Connect ME JumpStart Kit for Microsoft .NET Micro Framework - the industry's first Ethernet networking solution for .NET Micro Framework.
The company claims that the kits enable engineers to develop network-connected devices in a quick and easy way.
Colin Miller, Product Unit Manager of the .NET Micro Framework at Microsoft said, "Digi was one of our earliest partners, and we have been working closely together to bring the advantages of .NET to small embedded devices". He further adds, "The Digi Connect ME JumpStart Kit for the .NET Micro Framework is a great starting point for opening embedded programming to the large community of software developers familiar with C# and Visual Studio. Our collaboration with Digi has been very strong and we anticipate working with them on more and more products as we continue to change the way embedded development is done for small devices."
"We are one of only a few companies shipping kits for .NET Micro Framework, and the first for Ethernet networking", said Joel Young, senior vice president of research and development and CTO, Digi International.
The Digi Connect ME JumpStart Kit for Microsoft .NET Micro Framework includes the Digi Connect ME embedded module, a development/carrier board, and samples and documentation for rapid evaluation and development. A free 180-day evaluation of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 is also available for download.
The kits will be available by the end of April for an introductory price of $299.
